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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,384.23, 1,909.86 and 964.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,384.23, 1,909.86 and 964.11 is: 1,330.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,384.23 : 1,909.86 = 964.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,384.23/1,909.86 = 964.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,384.23x = 1,909.86 × 964.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,384.23x = 1,841,315.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,841,315.12/1,384.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.21

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